Quick, Economical Meals // S&S

 Loaded Potato Taco Bowls

1-1.5lbs ground beef, browned and seasoned with 3 tbsp taco seasoning    • 10 Homemade Pantry Mixes to SAVE You $$$ |...   4-6 potatoes or sweet potatoes diced and doused with olive oil. sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika and salt and pepper before roasting at 400 for approx 20 minutes depending on their size. Toppings: 1 cup sour cream with lime juice Pico De Gallo: equal parts tomato and onion, juice of lime and salt cheese avocado Beef and Broccoli: https://seedandsparrowhomestead.com/q...
 Chicken Fajita Pasta 1-1.5 lbs of chicken, cubed and seasoned with 1.5 tbsp taco blend    • 10 Homemade Pantry Mixes to SAVE You $$$ |...   cook chicken in skillet and set aside. Dice 1 pepper and 1/2 onion, cook in skillet until just tender seasoning with another 1.5 tbsp taco blend. add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minutes. remove to plate with chicken. Add 2 cups chicken broth to empty skillet, add 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 10oz can rotel 3/4 tsp salt and 8 oz pasta. cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until noodles are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add chicken and veggies back to the skillet and toss with 2 cups of cheese.

Easy Oven Baked Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp parsley flakes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top if you have one.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, and parmesan cheese.
  3. Mix everything together until just combined. Try not to overmix.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 3 tablespoons each. A cookie scoop works well for this.
  5. Place the meatballs on the rack or directly on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned.
  7. Use immediately, add to sauce, or let cool for freezing.

Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. The batter may be slightly lumpy and that’s fine.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly butter or oil the pan.
  4. Pour batter into the skillet to form pancakes.
  5. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set, about 2–3 minutes.
  6. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  7. Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.

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